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Mistresses of Henry VIII

  • Elizabeth Somerset, Countess of Worcester (1502–1565)Elizabeth Browne entered the world in 1502 as the daughter of Sir Anthony Browne and his wife Lucy. Her father served Henry VIII with trusted loyalty while…
  • Mary BoleynMary Boleyn likely entered the world between early 1499 and late 1500 at Blickling Hall. Her family home was Hever Castle in Kent, where she spent her…
  • Elizabeth BlountThe Blount family held lands at Kinlet in Shropshire, a quiet corner of England far from the noise of London. Sir John Blount served as a loyal servant to…